DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
15,144 km
9,410 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
15,144 km
9,410 mi / 8,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DIR NAN
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code DIR NAN
ICAO Code HADR NFFN
City Dire Dawa Nadi
Country Ethiopia Fiji
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 3,827 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 15,144 kilometers (9,410 miles / 8,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:57 in Dire Dawa, it's 22:57 in Nadi. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,768 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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